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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Kyoto Sumo Experience: Sumo Wrestler Challenge with Meal Included *Meals are not included for the 9:30 p.m. night show only.

At Sumo-An Kyoto, you can experience the richness and depth of sumo, one of Japan's oldest traditions, in a unique, enjoyable, and informative way. You can enjoy an authentic sumo-style meal while watching demonstrations of the various “morning training” sessions that sumo wrestlers perform for hours each day.After watching a real sumo match live, try your hand at sumo. After the show, take photos with the sumo wrestlers to create wonderful memories.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2019 reviews

Explore Kyoto in a Kimono

Choose a kimono, get styled, and explore Kyoto's historic streets. ＊Please note that we cannot dress pregnant women

4.72 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Kyoto: Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Experience

A calm, small-group kintsugi-inspired repair experience using safe materials, with a carefully selected ceramic piece completed and wrapped for take-home on the same day.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Kyoto Arashiyama Chopstick Making Workshop

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan and take home a unique souvenir.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 1751 reviews

Kyoto Foodie Night Tour

Wander through hidden alleys, visit cozy izakayas, and enjoy authentic dishes with drinks. Tours in English. All food tastings are included in the price. Limited vegetarian & gluten-free options.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1651 reviews

Experience kyoto's tea culture

Join me for a unique tea ceremony and learn about our culture through the art of matcha.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Kyoto: Japanese Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop

Make your own ring from a real Japanese vintage coin while experiencing traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Kyoto Gion Walk with Local: Culture & Geisha World

Stroll Shirakawa canal, uncover cultural geisha landmarks, and explore the beauty and traditions of Nene no Michi. While geisha sightings are rare, this tour reveals their world beyond the surface.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews

Kyoto tea town for matcha lover　

Walk Uji’s histric district, grind matcha, taste sweets, and join a tea ceremony.

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Vintage Coin Ring Making Workshop in Kyoto

Choose a coin, shape it to your size, and polish it into a smooth, wearable piece with guidance from a Japanese crafts specialist.

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Gion Night Walk: Understanding Geisha Culture

Meet at the Statue of Izumo-no-Okuni for a 90-minute Gion night walk. A local guide explains geisha culture, history, and architecture in quiet streets. Includes temple admission fees.

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Kyoto National Treasure Temple & Japanese Archery

Visit Daihoonji Temple’s main hall, a National Treasure, and treasure hall with a guide, then enjoy beginner-friendly kyudo (Japanese archery) with a master-level instructor.

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Kinkakuji: Behind the Gold - A Kyoto Walk

Behind Kinkakuji's golden pavilion lies a 600-year story: a shogun's dream, a 1950 arson, and Zen across three floors. See it in 90 minutes with a Kyoto local guide. Entry ticket included.

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Nijo Castle: Where the Samurai Era Ended

Stand where 260 years of samurai rule ended: in 1867 the last shogun returned power to the emperor at Nijo Castle. Walk the singing Nightingale Floors and koi-filled moats. Admission included.

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Fushimi Inari Sacred Hike: Summit & 10,000 Torii

Go beyond the famous Senbon Torii into Mt. Inari's sacred trails. From JR Inari Station, pass thousands of vermilion gates and hidden shrines, then climb to the 233m summit with a local guide.

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Arashiyama Wonders

Discover Arashiyama from Tenryu-ji Temple, Bamboo Grove, Okochi Sanso Garden, Arashiyama Park, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and finish at Kimono Forest.

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Discover Hidden Kyoto: Food & Matcha Tour

Walk a hidden Kyoto street with a friendly local guide, meet family-run shopkeepers, feast on pickles, yuba, and saikyo-zuke at a miso shop, then craft matcha at a beloved Kyoto sweet and fruit.

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Arashiyama Morning: Silent Bamboo, Photo Spots

Enter Arashiyama's bamboo grove at 8am, before it fills by 9. Visit Nonomiya Shrine, from The Tale of Genji, and UNESCO-listed Tenryu-ji and its Zen garden. Small group, hidden photo spots.

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Authentic Kyoto City Pop Live Experience

Enjoy 1970s–80s Japanese City Pop hits in an authentic Kyoto live house! Experience powerful full band performance, English MC, and dynamic music entertainment with locals and global guests.

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Fushimi Inari's Mystery & Kiyomizu Temple Majesty

From Fushimi Inari to Kiyomizu Temple, you will experience the atmosphere of old Kyoto and gain a deeper appreciation for the history, culture, and traditions that continue to shape the city today.

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